24--------The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
Amendment Summary
Amendment 24 is about"Poll taxes" and people trying to charge people to vote.This amendment was mainly written so African Americans could not vote.It is now illegal to charge any type of money or product to vote.
Key amendment quotes
FROM: The congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Date Proposed:
August 27,1962
Date Ratified:
January 23,1964
This amendment is currently alive or dead
The 24 Amendment is currently alive.It is still illegal to charge people to vote.
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